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O-2A Painting Donation

DAYTON, Ohio (1/11/08) - (from left to right) FAC Association president Denny Crouch, museum director Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Charles D. Metcalf, Andy Whyte and Col. (Ret.) Charles P. Rushforth III stand next to the "Forward Air Controller - O2A Under Heavy Ground Fire in Southeast Asia" painting in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The painting was painted by Whyte and donated by Rushforth during a donation ceremony at the museum. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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O-2A Painting Donation

DAYTON, Ohio (1/11/08) - A close-up of the painting "Forward Air Controller - O2A Under Heavy Ground Fire in Southeast Asia" by Andy Whyte, just after it was donated to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force by Col. (Ret.) Charles P. Rushforth III. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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O-2A Painting Donation

DAYTON, Ohio (1/11/08) - Forward Air Controller Association president Denny Crouch points to "Forward Air Controller - O2A Under Heavy Ground Fire in Southeast Asia" by Andy Whyte during the painting donation ceremony in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The O-2 is suspended from the ceiling just above the crowd. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Dr. Michael L. Grumelli

DAYTON, Ohio -- Dr. Michael L. Grumelli presents "Billy Mitchell's Air War: Practice, Promise and Controversy in Early Military Aviation" at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2008, as part of the Wings & Things Guest Lecture Series at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

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Gen. Carlson presents Heritage Award

DAYTON, Ohio - Gen. Bruce Carlson (center right), Commander of Air Force Materiel Command, presents museum director Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Charles Metcalf (center left) and other museum staff with the 2007 Air Force Heritage Award at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The photo is taken in front of the "Return with Honor: American Prisoners of War in Southeast Asia" exhibit for which the museum won the award. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Operation Sun Run

DAYTON, Ohio (11/27/07) - Sam Schrecengost (left), brother of Operation Sun Run lead pilot Ray Schrecengost, and Cindy Miller, daughter of Ray Schrecengost, look at the painting "Schrek's CIN MIN on the SUN-RUN" by William S. Phillips, shortly after it was unveiled during a ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Operation Sun Run

DAYTON, Ohio (11/27/07) - Cindy Miller (left), daughter of Col. Ray Schrecengost, the pilot of the RF-101C CIN MIN, and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robert Burkhart, a pilot during Operation Sun Run, stand near the RF-101C CIN MIN in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Operation Sun Run

DAYTON, Ohio (11/27/07) - A close-up of "Schrek's CIN MIN on the SUN-RUN" by noted aviation artist William S. Phillips at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Operation Sun Run

DAYTON, Ohio (11/27/07) - Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robert Burkhart, a pilot during Operation Sun Run, stands beside "Schrek's CIN MIN on the SUN-RUN" by William S. Phillips shortly after the painting was unveiled at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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NASA Astronaut and Air Force Colonel Gregory H. Johnson

DAYTON, Ohio (11/17/07) -- NASA astronaut and Air Force colonel Gregory H. Johnson speaks to a near-capacity crowd during his presentation, "Building the International Space Station: An Inside View," at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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NASA Astronaut and Air Force Colonel Gregory H. Johnson

DAYTON, Ohio (11/17/07) -- NASA astronaut and Air Force colonel Gregory H. Johnson signs autographs following his presentation at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Col. (Ret.) Steve Pisanos

DAYTON, Ohio -- Col. (Ret.) Steve Pisanos presents "The Flying Greek" at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 28, 2007, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force as part of the museum's Wings & Things Guest Lecture Series.

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NASA Astronaut and Air Force Colonel Gregory H. Johnson

DAYTON, Ohio -- NASA astronaut and Air Force colonel Gregory H. Johnson will present "Building the International Space Station: An Inside View" from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Carney Auditorium on Nov. 17, 2007, as part of the museum's Family Day activities. (Photo courtesy of NASA)

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Last Flight Home

DAYTON, Ohio - "Last Flight Home" free film screening at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2007, in the Carney Auditorium. (Photo courtesy of Last Flight Home)

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Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of WWII

DAYTON, Ohio - "Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of WWII" free film screening at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at 10 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2007, in the Carney Auditorium. (Photo courtesy of Inecom Entertainment Co.)

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World War I Fly-In

DAYTON, Ohio -- A re-enactor stands with his aircraft during the 2007 Dawn Patrol Rendezvous World War I Fly-In at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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World War I Fly-In

DAYTON, Ohio -- An aircraft prepares for flight during the 2007 Dawn Patrol Rendezvous World War I Fly-In at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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World War I Fly-In

DAYTON, Ohio -- Fokker Dr. I at the 2007 Dawn Patrol Rendezvous World War I Fly-In at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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World War I Fly-In

DAYTON, Ohio -- Fokker Dr. I at the 2007 Dawn Patrol Rendezvous World War I Fly-In at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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World War I Fly-In

DAYTON, Ohio -- A group of Boy Scouts get a closer look inside one of the aircraft during the 2007 Dawn Patrol Rendezvous World War I Fly-In at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Screening at Entrance
All visitors may be screened with a metal detector upon entry. In addition all bags are subject to search and may be placed through an X-Ray machine. Weapons are not permitted including pocket knives and firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items:
- Firearms*
- Knives
- Box cutters
- Food and Soda Drinks
- Alcohol
- Coolers

* Firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons, are specifically prohibited in Federal facilities in accordance with 18 USC §930 (c)

Permitted Items:
- Water bottles (clear, sealed bottle, up to 20 oz.)
- Purses
- Camera bags
- Diaper bags
- Strollers
- Service animals

Please note the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is not responsible for items left in vehicles.
Click here for frequently asked questions regarding items permitted inside the museum.
Visitor Photography Notice
Notice: Visitors may be filmed, photographed or recorded by the U.S. Air Force for educational and promotional uses, including for posting on public websites and social media.
Individuals are permitted to take their own photographs or videos while touring the museum.